Good Times
Love
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It's gonna be alright It's gonna be alright It's gonna be alright In the morning I know that you're gonna have a good time! You're gonna have a good time! No more bad times Only good times We're gonna dance some more So stay out on the floor We're gonna dance some more in a moment I know that you're gonna have a good time You're gonna have a good time! No more bad times, give me the good times It's gonna be alright It's gonna be alright It's gonna be alright in the morning I know that you're gonna have a good time! You're gonna have a good time! Good times, good times
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Written by: SCOTT HUMPHREY, TOMMY LEE, BUTCH WALKER
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Peermusic Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
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12 facts about this song
Release Information"Good Times" is a song by the American rock band, Love. It is from their third album, "Forever Changes", which was released in 1967.
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Music StyleLike most songs in the "Forever Changes" album, "Good Times" features a mixture of folk-rock and psychedelia, making it a pivotal track in the psychedelic rock genre.
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Song CompositionArthur Lee, Love's primary songwriter, penned "Good Times." Many believe his songwriting in the album showcases his deep introspection and existential anxieties.
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Critical Reception"Good Times" and its parent album "Forever Changes" did not initially have commercial success but have since been heavily recognized by critics. Rolling Stone ranked "Forever Changes" as 40th on its list of the 500 greatest albums of all time.
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Album ProductionThe song, along with the album, was produced by Bruce Botnick and band member, Arthur Lee.
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Influence and LegacySeveral succeeding artists and bands, including Robert Plant and Led Zeppelin, have cited "Good Times" and the entire album "Forever Changes", as a significant influence in their music.
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Album RecordingLove recorded the entire album, including "Good Times," in only 64 hours. This speedy recording was due to the band's contract stipulation with Elektra Records.
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Band Member ReplacementDuring the recording of "Forever Changes", Love’s founder, Arthur Lee, had planned to replace the entire band with session musicians, but after recording a couple of tracks, he switched back to the original band members.
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Use in Media"Good Times" continues to receive airplay on classic rock radio stations and has been featured in several films and television series, solidifying its lasting influence.
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Musical TechniquesThe track's groundbreaking arrangements, combining rock music with orchestral elements, set the band apart during the times of its release.
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Troubled TimesThe making of "Good Times" and "Forever Changes” took place during a period of instability and internal strife within the band. Despite these challenges, the album has been received as a masterpiece.
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Inspiration Behind The SongLike many of the tracks on "Forever Changes", "Good Times" was inspired by Arthur Lee's experiences and perception of life in Los Angeles in the late 1960s, a time of countercultural movements and significant social change.
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